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US 2010/0071684 A1Published application
Solar panel adjustment mechanism
AssigneeJody L. COWAN
InventorsJody L. COWAN, Robert S. COWAN
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and systems for a solar panel adjustment device, including a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight, a first pivot frame engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, a second pivot frame engaged to the second end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, and at least one drive means for adjusting the first pivot frame and the second pivot frame independently of one another
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A solar panel adjustment device, comprising:
- a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight;
- a first pivot frame engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel;
- a second pivot frame engaged to the second end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel;
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- at least one drive means for adjusting the first pivot frame and the second pivot frame independently of one another.
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A solar panel adjustment device, comprising:
- a base;
- a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight;
- a first pivot frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, and the second end is engaged to the base;
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- a second pivot frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is engaged to the second end of the solar panel and the second end is engaged to the base and translates along the base for adjusting the solar panel.
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A solar panel adjustment device, comprising:
- a base;
- a solar panel having a first end and a second end for receiving sunlight;
- a first pivot frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is engaged to the first end of the solar panel for adjusting the solar panel, and the second end is engaged to a guide positioned on the base, the first pivot frame is adjustable from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position when fully extended;
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- a second pivot frame having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is engaged to the second end of the solar panel and the second end is engaged to a guide positioned on the base and translates along the base for adjusting the solar panel, whereby the second pivot frame is adjustable from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position as the second end translates along the base.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.